DC3's; or as Larry Blackman said " They are all C47's!"
Mainly C47b's. with the shortened tailcone from which to hook the glider tug rope to.
Checked up earier today and found that.
(a) 8 April 1961: Patair DC3 VH-PAT burnt out on the ground after an emergency descent from over Kerema en-route to the highlands. Carrying medical supplies that created a chemical fire inflight.(I think hydrochloric and sulfuric acids combined.)
(b) 4 July 1972: Patair DC3 VH-PNB on loan from Ansett-MAL to TAA. total hydraulic failure due to ilegal connection in Auto-pilot or windscreen wiper unit that permitted all fluid to be pumped out. Crew unable to turn unit and leak off. Crew carried out a max weight landing, slight tailwind component and overran the strip into the briny off the threshold of runway 25. Aircraft could have been saved but Ansett was not permitted to pull it from very shallow water by DCA until after inspection. Result; 2-3 tides went through the aircraft. Wings remained in Ansett hangar for years.
(c) 12 July 1972: Ansett-(MAL)APNG: VH-MAE suffered a main gear drag strut failure landing at Wapenamunda. Capts first flight after being checked out. Aircraft damaged beyond repair. Lay on side of strip for years.
Cheers. em tasol.